brush noun

ADJ. fine, soft, stiff Scrub the wood thoroughly with water and a stiff brush. | nylon, wire | clothes, lavatory, nail, pastry, scrubbing, shaving, toilet

VERB + BRUSH apply sth with Apply the paint with a clean brush. | use, wield

BRUSH + NOUN stroke The artist has used tiny brush strokes.

PREP. with a/the ~ Remove all the rust with a wire brush.

PHRASES a brush and comb, a dustpan and brush